Lights and Sounds

This article is about the album. For the title track from the album, see Lights and Sounds (song).
Lights and Sounds
A black-and-white picture of palm trees placed in 4 different squares
Studio album by
Yellowcard
ReleasedJanuary 24, 2006
RecordedMay–June 2005
StudioSunset Sound, Los Angeles, California
GenreAlternative rock
Length52:42
LabelCapitol
ProducerNeal Avron
Yellowcard chronology
Ocean Avenue
(2003) 		Lights and Sounds
(2006) 		Paper Walls
(2007)
Singles from Light and Sound
  1. "Lights and Sounds"
    Released: November 15, 2005
  2. "Rough Landing, Holly"
    Released: May 6, 2006

Lights and Sounds is the fifth studio album by American rock band Yellowcard, released on January 24, 2006, in the United States through Capitol Records. Lights and Sounds is Yellowcard's first concept album, which was inspired to reflect what the band was feeling at the time of production and how they have matured in the process. Lights and Sounds also departs from the sounds on Yellowcard's previous album, Ocean Avenue (2003), which broke away from its pop punk sound to a more alternative rock album.

Lights and Sounds debuted to mixed reviews from contemporary music critics, receiving criticism as the album fell short from the standard set by its predecessor, Ocean Avenue. Upon the album's release, it charted at number five on Billboard's 200 and Top Internet Albums' charts, making it the band highest charting album to date. The album accumulated sales of just over 315,000 copies, which failed to match the 2 million sales of their previous album. Yellowcard went on to explain that the disappointment of the sales were due to their going "a bit too far" with the expectations they had thought the album would exceed.[1] Lights and Sounds was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The album yielded two singles, "Lights and Sounds" and "Rough Landing, Holly". While the band was promoting the album, lead guitarist Ben Harper parted ways with the band. Following Harper's departure, the band revealed that they had entered their "highest and lowest" points because of Harper's departure from the band.[2] To accommodate the album's promotion, Yellowcard replaced Harper with guitarist Ryan Mendez.[3]

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